Gaura 'White Whirling Butterflies'
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Oenothera lindheimeri 'White Whirling Butterflies'
'Whirling Butterflies' is a charming variety of Gaura lindheimeri, also known as Oenothera lindheimeri, that brings a touch of beauty to gardens across Texas and Louisiana. Its delightful snowy white flowers, accented with a gentle hint of pink, bloom on slender, graceful stems from late spring to mid-fall, creating a lovely fluttering effect that reminds us of butterflies in flight. The foliage features charming small maroon spots that become wonderfully pronounced as the coolness of fall arrives.
This lovely plant enjoys basking in full sun and flourishes in average to poor, well-draining soil. As a tap-rooted perennial, it's exceptionally drought-tolerant, making it a great choice for low-maintenance gardens. Just a heads-up: once it's settled in, 'Whirling Butterflies' prefers to stay where it is and doesn’t like to be transplanted after it’s established.
Height: 2'-3'
Spread: 2'-3'
Bloom: June-October
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low, Medium
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: North America
Deer Resistant: Yes
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
